Wet weather can put a real damper on things – but let’s face it, we get a lot of it. So why let it stop you enjoying the great outdoors? All you need is the right gear. And that’s where wellies come in.   But the best wellies for women don’t just keep your feet dry – they help to keep them comfortable, too.   Here, we’re shedding a light on some of the things to look out for when it comes to choosing your wellies, as well as at the technology behind our own collection (and why we think it makes ours the best ladies’ wellies out there).

### GOOD WELLIES FOR WALKING    First seen in the early 1800s, when the notably stylish Arthur Wellesley (or Viscount Wellington) asked his shoemaker for a pair of boots he could wear with the newly fashionable linen trousers, wellingtons have since become a staple of wet, dreary weather. We wear them for taking the dog out. For squelching through muddy parks. Or trudging across festival fields. But for walking?    You may not necessarily think of wellington boots as the comfiest shoes on earth. And we can’t blame you – these long, heavy-duty boots were never synonymous with racking up the step count. But things have changed.    When it comes to finding the best wellies for walking, there are a few key things to look out for. Firstly, we suggest opting for a pair that uses high-quality natural rubber. This “wonder material” manages to be both tough and flexible, as well as fully waterproof. It ensures your wellies are more durable (helping to avoid things like burst seams that can let the water in), so they’ll last you for years to come. No one wants to have to chuck their wellies out after just one winter, after all.     But it’s not just about durability. The best wellies are, of course, fully waterproof and built to take mud, rain and even snow in stride. But when it comes to walking, comfort plays a key role in choosing the right wellies for you, too.

### HAVE YOU MET WONDERWELLY™?    Wellies. They were never famously comfy. Great for plodding through muddy fields or pulling on when the forecast was looking particularly soggy, but never the shoes you wanted to wear for long walks or busy weekends. Which is why we decided to change that.     We released our first WonderWelly™ boots to bring our signature comfort to a traditionally uncomfortable style. Engineered to feel as great as your go-to sneakers, our wellies are all light, springy and highly cushioned for supreme comfort. But how do we do it?    Led by Dr Kim Lilley, our team of in-house specialists is behind all of the ground-breaking smart technology that makes our shoes so comfortable. And that extends to our wellies. Just like the rest of our collection, all of our wellies are biomechanically engineered – that means they’re designed to work with your natural alignment and movements to help optimise your energy. And we know they deliver because we rigorously test our technology at the University of Calgary’s leading research centre, the Human Performance Lab, before sending it out into the world.      Take a closer look at any of our WonderWelly™ styles, and you’ll find a whole range of features designed for supreme, all-day comfort. But which pair is best for you?   ### WOMEN’S SHORT WELLIES: BEST FOR LONG WALKS    Our game-changing short wellies are ultra-lightweight and supportive, so they’re unbeatable for walking. They feature things like impact-absorbing honeycomb cushioning at the back of the heel and high-rebound ‘springboard’ ridges at the front to help propel you forwards with every step. And to top it all off? Every pair is built on slip-resistant soles, made and tested to stand up to wet surfaces to help keep you feeling more secure.

### WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY   ★★★★★   The most comfortable wellies EVER!    “I’ve worn them on numerous beach walks already (between 2-4 miles) and can’t believe how comfortable they are.”   * KittyLiz   ★★★★★   Love these wellies so much    “I love these wellies, I can’t express enough how comfortable they are! Just adore them!!”   * Tinat22   ### WOMEN’S TALL RAIN BOOTS: BEST FOR ADVENTURES AND TACKLING CONDITIONS   Sitting higher up the calf, tall rain boots offer extra protection from mud, splashes and rain, while helping to keep your feet and legs feeling warm and cosy. Particularly when they’re lined with fluffy, duvet-warm faux-fleece like our tall wellies. They’re built with a thicker, deeper, grippier tread that gives you extra stability when you wander off-path and onto rough, loose ground – or even in the wettest, heaviest mud. All while retaining the same WonderWelly™ comfort features of our shorter pairs.

★★★★★   So warm    “These boots are warm and cosy, easy to pull on and more than robust enough for climbing over a rocky beach where I walk my dog, so no more slipping on seaweed when the tide is in.”    * Mum51   ★★★★★   Best boots ever    “I absolutely love them. The fleece lining, which goes right down to the toes, keeps my legs and feet toasty warm, the rubber ensures my feet stay dry, and the thick boot bottom gives me loads of traction when walking.”       ### KIDS’ RAIN BOOTS: COMFORT AND SUPPORT FOR LITTLE FEET   Taking the kids in tow? Wellies can be a great choice for them, too, whether it’s for wet or wintry walks to school or playtimes spent splashing through puddles. Our WonderWelly™ kids’ boots may look like mini versions of our adult styles, but they’re specially engineered for little feet – not just sized-down grown-up shoes.      They combine all the best bits of our signature WonderWelly™ tech, like a springy forefoot and impact-absorbing cushioning, with extra features designed especially for little feet, like reflective strips along the back for extra visibility, and glow-in-the-dark L and R labels on the footbeds designed to help toddlers getting to grips with pulling their own shoes on. They’re built with a wider, lighter base with more flexibility, too, moving with kids’ feet to help keep them safe, and letting little feet ‘feel’ the ground to help with balance and co-ordination.